Université du Québec à Chicoutimi offers Cert in Certificat en cybersécurité défensive, a certificate in Cyber Security programme in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Cyber Security
Delivery: On Campus
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This 30-credit undergraduate certificate provides foundational information technology training applied to defensive cybersecurity, covering network and web security, application security, and vulnerability management. Students acquire base skills in programming, database management, web design, and networking before specializing in defensive cybersecurity practices, working collaboratively to solve security problems and developing awareness of the industry's socioeconomic and ethical challenges. Written and oral communication skills are also developed. The programme is designed for individuals with no prior computing background as well as working professionals seeking to update their skills or reorient their careers. Full-time and part-time study options are available, and completed courses can be credited toward UQAC's bachelor's degree. It is delivered in person and admits students for the Fall and Winter terms, with places open to international students.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission is offered on several bases: holding a DEC; holding an appropriate diploma from outside Quebec demonstrating fundamental science knowledge after a minimum of 13 years of schooling with an average of at least 11/20; having completed 15 university-level credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3/4.3; or documenting at least six months of full-time relevant IT work experience together with a CV and motivation letter. Applicants whose first language is not French must demonstrate French-language proficiency.
